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Read More Articles by Tyler Davidson

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Tyler Davidson
Editor, Vice President & Chief Content Director

Tyler Davidson is the vice president and chief content director for Meetings Today, which publishes the meetings industry trade magazine Meetings Today as well as MeetingsToday.com, various newsletters, webinars, the in-person Meetings Today LIVE! Hosted-buyer events and other meetings and events industry B2B channels.

 

Tyler has covered the travel trade for nearly 35 years.  In his role with Meetings Today, which recently won the prestigious FOLIO: Eddies Award for best magazine issue, Tyler leads the editorial team on its mission to provide the most in-depth meetings content in the industry. Previously, he worked as the Asia, Canada, Pacific Northwest and Western U.S. editor at Travel Weekly magazine and TravelAge West. Before joining the dual editorial staff producing destination sections for Travel Weekly and TravelAge West, Tyler was the Africa, Israel, Middle East, Switzerland and Pacific Northwest editor at TravelAge West. He also undertook general news and feature assignments while working at the magazines. 

 

Besides reporting on the travel trade, Tyler has covered the real estate industry, held various editorial positions at the San Francisco-based national satire magazine The Nose, wrote freelance technology industry pieces and covered the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders for a bilingual newspaper in San Francisco. He has a B.A. in Journalism from San Francisco State University, where he worked in various editorial capacities on its award-winning student magazine, Prism. 

Contact: tyler.davidson@meetingstoday.com

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Read More Articles by Taylor Smith

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Taylor Smith
Content Manager, Destinations

Taylor Smith joined Meetings Today magazine in May 2022 as a content developer, destinations and features and is the face behind the publication's column, "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," which explores how to welcome, work with, understand and plan for the industry’s next wave of professionals, Gen Z. In addition to writing about the meetings and events industry’s newest and youngest members, Smith also covers top and trending meetings destinations as well as topics including wellness, sustainability, incentives, new and renovated properties and industry trends for Meetings Today.

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3 Resorts Offering Authentic Destination Experiences and Activities for Groups

Here are three destination resorts that serve as one big events campus, and some of their authentic destination experiences for groups who want to make the most of it all.  

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Meeting Planners Have More to Discover in Ocean City, Maryland

In early February, Ocean City’s Tourism Department launched Discover Ocean City, MD, a dedicated business-to-business identity designed to strengthen the town’s visibility in the meetings, conventions and group travel market.

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The Many Ways Groups Can Take Advantage of Seattle’s Compact Downtown Core

Amenities and activities accessible to groups within 10 minutes of the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building.

The Z: Advice for Overcoming Onboarding From 10 Meetings and Hospitality Professionals

The Z: Advice for Overcoming Onboarding From 10 Meetings and Hospitality Professionals

I asked 10 meetings, events and hospitality industry professionals to share their advice for overcoming the onboarding process and mistakes to avoid as a new hire. Here’s what they said, and what new hires can do to make it through.   

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What No One Tells You About Starting a Career in Events

In this episode of Eventualists, co-hosts Taylor Smith and Hannah Elston are joined by Tyler Sturdivant, assistant manager of events at Inspire Brands, to explore what new professionals can really expect when entering the events industry. 

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4 Destinations in California’s Wine Country Offering a Feast for the Senses

Planners searching for group gatherings that pair the many offerings of Wine Country together, need look no further than these dining experiences in Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Monterey County and Temecula Valley.

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Taking Off: Upgrades and Renovations Create a New Norfolk, Virginia, Experience for Groups

One of the oldest cities in the U.S., meetings are nothing new to Norfolk, Virginia, but the destination is developing to make sure groups experience a new side of Norfolk every time they meet. 

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Tourism Australia’s Signature Incentive Showcase Shows Off Melbourne

In addition to nearly 200 sellers and planners, Australia Next 2025 also hosted 14 industry media including Meetings Today’s Taylor Smith. Here’s a firsthand account of her time in Melbourne. 

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Inside Australia’s Growing Meetings Market With Tourism Australia’s Robin Mack

After attending Australia Next in Melbourne in early December, Meetings Today had the chance to check in with Tourism Australia Managing Director Robin Mack on what’s new in the Land Down Under, from hotels and restaurants to group “impact” activities, and get his perspective on what makes this trending incentive destination one worth traveling for.  

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Chicago’s Recent Accolades and Major Meetings Developments

Here’s a look at what’s new for groups in Chicago, and how the Windy City is working toward offering an even better meetings experience in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ “Best Big City in the U.S.” for the ninth year running.

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